OTD E0123 — 03 Mar 1971: The Little Maracanazo — Fluminense 0, Deportivo Italia 1, and the Night the Maracanã Went Silent

from OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History · host 17 Laws Guy

03 Mar 1971: Fluminense—Brazil’s 1970 champions, coached by World Cup winner Zagallo—expect a routine Libertadores night after winning 6–0 in Caracas. Instead, Deportivo Italia spring the “Little Maracanazo”: a 66’ penalty and a goalkeeper’s masterpiece in front of just 26,000 at the Maracanã. Fluminense’s perfect start collapses, Palmeiras take the group, and Venezuelan club football gets its most iconic upset.Tips: [email protected]

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